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what if its packed in luggage?  

Can we bring wine onboard now?  things have changed.   Please respond only if you have actually done this - not word of mouth info

so very well balanced thanks -  wondering if 5 days effects entertainment?    the food was disappointing but yes - budget cuts -   I love your attitude 

14 hours ago, Mary229 said:

The people are leaving reviews on a travel website.  I certainly want to know if a cruise has widespread bedbugs, bad food, etc….  And some want to know if the line is a good match and often it is not.  Occasionally their tone may seem a bit snarky but in general I find most of the reviews quite reasonable even if I disagree. 

and I agree - but all I heard about was "they are charging for a second shrimp"  They are charging for ...        If there are problems - state them and move on -   

I don't think so but seems like people just want to complain -  Is that the point of these threads?   Lots of cruise lines - pick another

I think I've missed the point of this post -  HAL doesn't live up to my expectations?  Things aren't like the old days? I want what I had before without paying for it?   Fortunately we all can cruse any line we want -  If we aren't happy we can move on-  I am just thrilled that COVID didn't kill the cruise line - and if you think it did - save your money and stay home

took advantage of this offer for sure !!!

its a do as you want dress code -  yes - many basically follow the 'guidelines' - but many do not.   dress as you'd like and enjoy your cruise - Many of us enjoy the class of HAL and dress for dinner and 'gala' but many do not

If I use gift cards to pay for my gratuities once I get on board - will that count towards my stars?   i.e. - i bring 300 worth of gift cards and have them applies at the front desk-

Thank you so much for the info --- we are cruisers HAL - so we know gratuities and specialty restaurants for sure -   The PLAY activities (which I won't use but hubby might) - are not on HAL -   We are on NCL for the itinerary this time for sure -  I don't do floating cities or malls LOL

Again thanks for the info - 

where can I find pricing for all the 'extras' on the new Prima  -   looks like there are many - we do small ships without the holabaloo - have no idea what this might run 

Looks like the is plenty of Pay Extra things on Prima  - not interested in that but we shall see-   Where can I find pricing on all of this

This ship looks VERY large - I'm a smaller ship gal.  I will enjoy the beauty I'm sure and I'm on her for the itinerary.  I will keep an open mind about the size of this ship.   

On 9/1/2022 at 12:53 PM, mrspeck said:

I understand the mariner’s discount on the surcharge…I received my 50% discount, but I “assumed” the discount would also apply to upcharges, but I was charged the full amount for those items.  Was just wondering if anyone knew for sure about upcharge items.

wow - you get a discount for dinner and then want a discount on uncharges -  Cruise lines are a business !!!!     pay the up charge or skip that item  !!!!!!

you should ALWAYS have them empty the mini fridge on the first day !!!!!!!!!!!

well this is a fun group who -  hope I miss you all when cruising -   duh -- lol   so funny -  contractions   lolololololol

Whose sailing Jan 25 - round trip from FT lauderdale into canal and back??  whose going??  

so you booked on a new line HAL without checking out how the line functions>>>  how's that workin for ya LOL   HAL  is not part ship central for sure -  there's plenty to do but....  if you want to party till 2 am you picked the wrong line.   poppas

I just love these "discussions" -   Like I wouldn't cruise because the music isn't up to my standards -  oh my -  I am sooooo pleased to be cruising -  is the entertainment lacking - yep - we rarely go to the shows in the evening any longer.   I know these are opinions - 

I am NOT wearing a mask- thanks for reminding us -   yes i'm awful but it is my choice - I love cruising and I did it with a mask -(hated it) but I did it --

people get sick on cruise ships regularly well before COVID - If it makes you nervous or you don't like the music - stay home - its' that easy 

I love people who complain about germs, are afraid of germs etc and sill cruise!!!!!!  stay home if germs make you nervous

HAL is -    smaller, quieter, classier than her rivals.   Food and service unparalleled.  It is NOT a floating busy resort.  You will have to decide if it fits your family.  The music is amazing, BB King awesome -  shows are ok and you can't part till 2 am.  

I love these questions -   They are so subjective.   Do you get cold easily?  Are you usually warm?  Lots of people say it chilly - I have never been chilly in the MDR - 

take a sweater/wrap and be prepared - What I think probably won't help you

20 hours ago, Losnab said:

Still having post covid large group anxiety.  Not debilitating but enough to want to avoid crowds.  Looking for timing and dining suggestions in less crowded areas/times.  Inside passage Zuiderdam. 

 

you are having crowd anxiety and you want to get on a cruise ship??  an enclosed cruise ship?  not sure i understand this reasoning but there is no less crowed areas or times

They Do Not force whiners to dress up LOL -- If you want dressed up, classy cruising you need Cunard and small for sure -  In this day and age we do not force anyone to do anything they do not want to.

If you get on a ship and Do Not have covid - what good would a vaccine be.   If you live in fear of covid stay home Please -  I got vaccinated to get on a ship - I took a cruise with a mask on -  It sucked!!!!!!!!!!      I do not care if you are vaccinated or not - I'm glad to know that you got on the ship negative.!!!!